Meet Andy! Our Newest NDIS Support Coordinator

Support Coordination is an empowering, creative and supportive function of the NDIS that highlights the strengths of the participant and enables them to practice self-agency, get the most out of their plan and in a broader sense, control over their life choices. Andrea Benson is the newest Support Coordinator to join our team. We sat down with Andy to learn more about her passion for person-centric service for people with disability

Jonathon Pettigrew joins CHESS Connect as NDIS General Manager

Bringing a wealth of management experience, Jonathon Pettigrew, is looking forward to making an impact as CHESS Connect's new NDIS General Manager.

Notes from Orbit: working on the front line during COVID-19

CHESS Connect NDIS Outreach Support Worker and qualified Peer Worker Dominique has shared her experiences as she navigates her work-day on the front line during COVID-19.

What Is It Like To Be A Fair Skinned First Nation Australian?

I am a fair skinned First Nation Australian. I was ten years old when my Mum said: “Guess what, you...

Change the Story Film Night

On Wednesday 25th October CHESS, together with our contract partner CoAct celebrated the efforts of those who embrace change in...

Changing His Story – Brian Bolt

After I finished school the incredible Senior Management Team took a chance with me and I was promoted to a full time Administration Assistant. For me, this was an amazing feeling of accomplishment and validation for all the hard work I’d put in.